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faff

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faff

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, faff is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions offaff

1noun
  • An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.

    Example: "Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff."

  • (typically in the phrase 'in a faff') A state of confused or frantic activity.

    Synonyms: flap

    Example: "She's in a total faff about tonight's dinner party."

1verb
  • To waste time on an unproductive activity.

    Synonyms: "arse around", "dick around"

    Example: "I decided to stop faffing about and get some work done."

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